Staff Specialist Clinician SMO1.1 - SMO1.6 - Remuneration Package Range $249,959 - $305,454 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100) Senior Staff Specialist Clinician SMO2.1 - SMO2.3 - Remuneration Package Range $315,843 - $349,187 (including salary $270,033 - $298,705)Division of Surgery and Critical CareDarwin, PalmerstonOne full time vacancy fixed for 12 months is available
Bring your professional leadership and expertise in Ophthalmology to the team at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital.
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospital is the principle tertiary hospital within the region and provides a broad range of referral services in all specialist areas to Darwin, the Top End of the NT, Western Australia and South-East Asia.
Currently, the hospital is seeking an experienced medical specialist to take on the role of Head of Ophthalmology and provide direct line management of the department, including human resource and financial management, direct supervision of Medical Officers, oversight of continuous improvement activities, and participation as a member of the senior management team.
Your key duties will include the management of patient flow and demand management strategies, safety and quality, clinical audit and review, staff mentoring and training, and leading a culture of high-performing teams. You will also be responsible supporting divisional clinical governance, operations and strategic programs, fostering partnerships between healthcare providers and leading continuous quality improvement activities to enhance the capacity for multi-disciplinary care and contribute to NT Health clinical leadership.
To be successful you require eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, Fellowship of a relevant Medical College, and recognition as a professional leader in the provision of specialist Ophthalmology services. Effective leadership, interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills, along with your special interests in areas such as medical retina, uveitis, paediatrics, and oculoplastic, will contribute to your success.
Applicants will be assessed at both the Senior Medical Officer levels and offers will be made based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.
In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration package including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, five days of professional development leave and an additional five days of examination leave if relevant, 17.5% annual leave loading and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health
If you reside interstate, Royal Darwin Hospital is a great place to showcase your Ophthalmology skills whilst experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End of Australia. Spend your time enjoying an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, experience tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays and visit pristine rock pools and waterfalls. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant if required.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact: Mahiban Thomas - Director of Medical Services at
Quote vacancy number: 990Closing date: 26/03/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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